Environment
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Trump warned Newsom repeatedly over wildfires, water use for years
The many fires in L.A. County have thus far burned at least 25,000 acres as of press time and led to multiple deaths.
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Trump blames Newsom for wildfires over water policy: 'A true disaster!'
"He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn’t work!), but didn’t care about the people of California," he added.
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Theater Palisades consumed by LA wildfire
The blaze has thus far consumed 2,900 acres in the area, prompting an evacuation order from Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif.
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Actor Steve Guttenberg on scene of Palisades fire, aiding evacuation
Thousands have evacuated the area as the fire has consumed more than 2,900 acres. Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., has declared a state of emergency and sought federal funding to contend with the blaze.
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New York Gov. Hochul signs law requiring companies responsible for pollution to pay climate costs
New York is now the second state with such a law, after Vermont passed a similar measure earlier this year.
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Tsunami warning called off following massive California earthquake
The National Weather Service tsunami warning in which coastal residents were urged to evacuate inland included some in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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VA to offer 'green' burials as part of pilot program at national cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said the program provides veterans with burial options that minimize environmental impact.
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GOP pushes for nuclear energy, natural gas to combat the left's "Green New Deal"
Many Republicans have spoken out against ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) policies and the "Green New Deal" arguing it destroys energy independence and encourages profligate government spending.
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Democratic adviser Podesta says US will remain vigilant against climate change amid Trump win
Podesta has been an adviser to former President Barack Obama and was chairman of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.
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Insensitive joke aside, Puerto Rico does have a toxic waste problem that feds are slow to fix
The Truth Hurts: The Biden Justice Department announced the creation of a special task force to investigate and prosecute environmental crimes on the island territory.
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DeSantis rejects role of climate change in hurricanes, cites history of strong storms
Environmental activists appear to be pushing the dual hurricanes, Helene and Milton, as evidence that climate change is a serious issue ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
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Death toll from Hurricane Milton now at 16, fatalities across seven Florida counties
Storm hit the state's Gulf Coast on Wednesday night as Category 3 hurricane
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Milton is now a Category 1 hurricane; DeSantis: 'This is not a good track for the state of Florida'
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency on Saturday for 35 counties, writing that the storm will impact “communities still recovering from recent Major Hurricane Helene.”